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Portrait of Margherita, Wife of Baldassare Vandergoes, 1655-60. Creator: Luigi Primo
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Portrait of Margherita, Wife of Baldassare Vandergoes, 1655-60. Creator: Luigi Primo
Portrait of Margherita, Wife of Baldassare Vandergoes, 1655-60. The rich attire of this woman, complete with elaborate jewels and a delicate pocket watch at her waist, declares her privileged social status as do her fan and gesture of lifting her skirts off the dirty pavement. She can be identified as Margherita, wife of the Flemish merchant Baldassare Vandergoes (Baltasar van der Goes). While known documents do not identify her family with certainty, it is clear that she is the daughter of a properous local family
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This stunning full-length portrait, painted by Luigi Primo in the 1650s, depicts Margherita, the wife of Baldassare Vandergoes. Margherita's opulent attire, adorned with intricate jewels and a delicate pocket watch at her waist, signifies her privileged social status. Her fan and the gesture of lifting her skirts off the dirty pavement further emphasize her affluence and refinement. Margherita can be identified as the daughter of a prosperous local family, although documents do not definitively establish her lineage. Her husband, Baldassare Vandergoes, was a Flemish merchant from Ancona, Marches, Italy. The portrait, executed in oil on canvas, captures Margherita in an exterior setting, standing confidently with a direct gaze and a hand-held fan. The use of black color in her clothing adds depth and contrast, while the Baroque era influences are evident in the grandeur of her apparel. This portrait, a testament to the wealth and status of its subject, is a prime example of the fashionable clothing of the 17th century. The painting, now housed in the Walters Art Museum, showcases the artistic prowess of Luigi Primo, a renowned artist of the time. Margherita's gaze, fixed on the viewer, invites us to appreciate the beauty and elegance of this Baroque masterpiece.
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